Anti-Discrimination, Harassment (including Sexual Misconduct/Title IX) and Retaliation Policy

Policy Statement

Adelphi University (the University) is committed to providing a working, learning and living environment free from sexual discrimination and harassment and to fostering a vibrant, nurturing community founded upon the fundamental dignity and worth of all of its members. In furtherance of this commitment, and in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (the “Clery Act”), as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (“VAWA”), the University prohibits the forms of sexual or related conduct as defined below.

Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 (“Title IX”) is the federal law that prohibits sex discrimination by any educational institution, program, or activity that receives federal funding. This law has been interpreted by courts and the U.S. Department of Education to require colleges and universities to take certain steps to prevent and respond to sexual harassment. In May 2020, the U.S. Department of Education issued new regulations for schools, colleges and universities that address sexual harassment. Specifically, the U.S. Department of Education’s “Final Rule”, which are new regulations under Title IX:

• Define the meaning of “sexual harassment” (including forms of sex-based violence) and limits Title IX’s coverage to incidents involving misconduct that is “severe, pervasive and objectively offensive,”
• Address how institutions of higher education that receive federal funding (including Adelphi University) must respond to reports of behaviors falling within that definition of sexual harassment, and
• Set out a detailed grievance process that institutions of higher education must follow when investigating, adjudicating and imposing sanctions in cases involving sexual harassment under that definition.

To comply with these regulations, the University has adopted Title IX Policy and Procedures to address the types of misconduct alleged against students and employees. These new regulations do not cover all of the types of prohibited conduct or places in which sexual misconduct occurs that the University believes must be addressed in keeping with our own commitment to non-discrimination and our obligations under state and local law.

The University also maintains the “Policy and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment” for other types of discrimination, harassment and gender-based misconduct by students and employees that are not covered by the new regulations. Both policies are important to creating and supporting a University community that rejects all forms of discrimination, harassment and gender-based misconduct.

In addition, Adelphi University maintainspolicies for gender-based misconduct, anti-discrimination, harassment and retaliationthat are not covered by the new Title IX regulations.

Under both the Title IX Policy and Procedures and the Policy and Procedures on Discrimination and Harassment, the University remains committed to diligently investigating reports of prohibited conduct, supporting students and employees who experience discrimination, harassment or gender-based misconduct, and responding fairly and firmly when employee members of the University community violate University policy.

Reason for Policy

Adelphi University is required to follow Title IX of the Educational Amendments Act of 1972 (“Title IX”). The Title IX Policy and Procedures are effective on August 14, 2020, and will only apply to sexual harassment alleged to have occurred on or after August 14, 2020. Incidents of sexual harassment alleged to have occurred before August 14, 2020, will be investigated and adjudicated according to the process in place at the time the incident allegedly occurred.

Who Is Governed by this Policy

本政策规定所有大学员工和学生在美国境内的任何教育项目或活动中，在学校对被申请人和Title IX行为发生的背景行使了实质性控制的地点、事件或情况下的行为。该程序描述了一般的回应、调查、纪律、制裁和上诉程序，适用于被指控性骚扰的人(称为“被申请人”)是当前的大学学生或员工。

Policy

Download the PDF policy

Definitions

The definitions of this policy are found within thePDF policy.

Procedures

阿德菲大学不允许任何形式的歧视、骚扰(包括不正当性行为、约会暴力、家庭暴力、跟踪)和报复。卡塔尔世界杯时间表一经通知，学校将采取行动终止歧视、骚扰或报复行为;防止其复发;并弥补其对受害者和大学社会的影响。

所有有关歧视、骚扰(包括不正当性行为、约会暴力、家庭暴力、跟踪)和/或由此导致的报复的关切和投诉，should be sent to theTitle IX Coordinator and Director of Equity and Compliance, Lance Houston, atlhouston@adelphi.eduortitleix@adelphi.eduor516.833.8019.

In addition, you can contact the individuals below, or any member of the Anti-Discrimination Panel to assist you:

• Student Complainants:
  Joseph De Gearo (Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students) atdegearo@adelphi.eduor 516.877.3654
• Employee or Third Party Complainants:
  Jane Fisher (Director of Talent Management and Labor Relations) atfisher2@adelphi.eduor 516.877.3222
• You can also use ouronline complaint formto report discrimination, harassment and/or retaliation.

For emergency or immediate assistance at any time on campus, contact the Office of Public Safety at 516.877.3511 or by dialing 5 from any campus phone.

Forms

• Online Complaint Form

Related Information

Other helpful information can be found at:

• Clery Act
• Code of Conduct
• Anti-Discrimination, Harassment (Including Sexual Misconduct) and Retaliation Policy
• Exam/Assignment Absence Policy
• COVID-19 ADA Policy

Training Materials

Presentation slidesused for Anti Discrimination paneltrainingand for Student Conduct Hearing boardtraining:

• Anti-Discrimination Panel Training

Upon periodic policy review, this area will be evaluated to determine if additional information is needed to supplement the policy.

Document History

• Last Reviewed Date: October 2020
• Last Revised Date: October 2020
• Policy Origination Date: N/A

Who Approved This Policy

Executive Leadership approved this policy in 2020